Have you had a business failure before? Good. Having business failures is probably the best thing you’ve ever done. Today I talk about why failures are ok and how to secure investment after them Do you have a question? Send it through via Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat or Twitter. Remember to…

Out of every 4000 people that try and raise money in Australia only one person succeeds. Yes, the odds are against you, but the good news is the ability to raise money for a business is a skill and it can be learnt. Today I…

Is your business the next Uber? Or the next Dropbox? Or even the next Etsy? It’s hard to know, when your business is just an idea, or in the early stages of development. But what do these companies have in common? They all took on investment to accelerate…

In today’s episode of ‘AskJackD’, I answer three questions from our community of entrepreneurs. I share with you the top 3 things that investors are looking for in a pitch presentation, tips for gaining exposure and building audience on a budget, and confess my biggest…

Imagine if there was a way to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars from interested customers and ‘backers’ before you even launch your product. For many entrepreneurs, using crowdfunding sites such as Kickstarter to raise money is almost too good to be true: you get…

Investors often ask for a range of numbers when looking at a potential business acquisition or opportunity. Knowing what they are looking for can help you structure your conversations and demonstrate that you really know what is happening in your business. The first step any…